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Practical, plain-language articles on launching and running a white-label brokerage or prop trading firm, written for operators, not investors.

Seven Things to Decide Before You Launch a Prop Firm

Most of the decisions that matter for a new prop firm get made before the first challenge is ever sold. Here is the checklist worth working through first.

Why White Label Doesn't Mean Hands Off

A white-label platform removes the engineering burden. It does not remove the job of actually running the business.

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Arthur Chan · 6 min read

The First 90 Days: A Realistic Timeline for a New Operator

What actually happens between signing up and having paying clients, based on how most white-label launches unfold in practice.

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Arthur Chan · 6 min read

Choosing Challenge Rules for Your Prop Firm

Profit targets, drawdown limits and daily loss rules are not just numbers on a pricing page. Each one trades off pass rate against your own payout exposure.

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Arthur Chan · 7 min read

Two Phase vs Instant Funding: Which Model Fits Your Firm

The traditional two phase challenge and instant funding are not competing on the same customer. Understanding who each one is actually for makes the choice easier.

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Arthur Chan · 6 min read

Spreads, Leverage, and How Brokers Actually Make Money

If you are new to running a brokerage, this is the plain language version of how spreads and leverage actually work, and where your revenue comes from.

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Arthur Chan · 6 min read

KYC and AML Basics Every New Broker Operator Needs to Know

Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering are not just compliance checkboxes. They are the foundation of trust between you and every payment processor you will ever work with.

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Arthur Chan · 6 min read

Building Trust Fast: What New Traders Look For Before They Deposit

Before a trader deposits a single dollar with a brand new platform, they are quietly running through a checklist of trust signals. Here is what actually moves the needle.

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Arthur Chan · 5 min read

Payment Methods 101: Crypto, Bank Transfer, and What to Offer First

Choosing which deposit and withdrawal methods to offer first is a real decision, not a formality. Here is how to think about it.

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Arthur Chan · 5 min read

From Zero to Funded: Designing a Payout Process Traders Actually Trust

Payout speed and clarity are two of the strongest word of mouth drivers in this entire industry. Here is how to design a process worth talking about.

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Arthur Chan · 6 min read

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